JAMES S. RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY LISTSERV [cid:image005.png@01DA2F2F.6B150900]Winter Break Edition[cid:image007.png@01DA2F2F.6B150900] [cid:image002.jpg@01D8C8F9.1D76B380] Mr. Douglas Cook Principal Dear Parents and Guardians, [cid:image011.jpg@01DA2F2F.6B150900] As we approach the Winter Break, I would like to first take this opportunity to wish each of you and your families a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. I hope that you will have a chance to relax and enjoy some special time with your children, families, and friends. Our school will be closed December 20, 2023-January 3, 2024. Teachers and staff will return on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Students will return on Monday, January 8, 2024. On behalf of the entire James S. Rickards High School community, we wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. [cid:image002.jpg@01DA2CE8.3234D910] Jayla Gordon and Tyson McClellan Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dreamers and Doers Recipients Expect great things from the Raiders! Sincerely, Mr. Douglas Cook, Principal [cid:image002.png@01D9CC65.507FB450] [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Deborah Barnes, Ph.D. Assistant Principal of Curriculum ATTENTION PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND STUDENTS, The remaining semester exam schedule is below: Monday, December 18th 3rd period class: 7:30-8:20 3rd period exam: 8:25-10:15 4th period class: 10:20-11:15 Lunch: 11:15-11:55 4th period exam: 12:00-1:50 Tuesday, December 19th 5th period class: 7:30-8:20 5th period exam: 8:25-10:15 6th period class: 10:20-11:15 Lunch: 11:15-11:55 6th period exam: 12:00-1:50 We encourage students to get a good night's rest and to eat a healthy breakfast to be prepared to perform well on semester exams. SAT and ACT Test Dates for 2023-2024 SAT Test Date Registration Deadline March 9, 2024 February 23, 2024 May 4, 2024 April 19, 2024 June 1, 2024 May 16, 2024 ACT Test Date Registration Deadline February 10, 2024 January 5, 2024 April 13, 2024 March 8, 2024 June 8, 2024 May 3, 2024 July 13, 2024 June 7, 2024 ***Highlighted tests are held at Rickards*** Deborah G. Barnes, Ph.D. Greatness awaits! [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Dr. J. Williams IB Coordinator International Baccalaureate Program To All IB Parents and Guardians: Here are the phone numbers and email addresses where you can reach our IB Administrative Team: Dr. Joe Williams, IB Coordinator (850-414-5036) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Mrs. Melissa Cooper, AP Coordinator and Assistant IB Coordinator (850-414-5005) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Mrs. Victoria Williams, IB Academic Dean (850-414-5597) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> IB Exam Registrations Completed: All IB Seniors and IB Juniors have been registered for their May 2024 Exams. Dr. Williams is in the process of distributing to the students their exam registration confirmations and information they need to log in to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcandidates.ibo.org&c=E,1,Tm9aEVb-TpE5DrFDObRZOouzwgEVfswKxj8gUdGq1tqxEsDyRaBmzLOqLSlDFVOmUNB0jmydP9VyPR9r7eA_DiUHKHQUXCvMaHLcDUy1sXWyXBKmsUR4wnYBGQ,,&typo=1 - both to submit any IB external assessments due for them this year and to see their IB Exam results when they are released to students on July 6th, 2024. This paperwork will be distributed to students by the end of next week. IB and AP Exams to be held at TCC again in May 2024: We have received confirmation from Tallahassee Community College that they will again host our IB and AP Exams this spring, and we are grateful for their support and partnership as they continue to encourage and facilitate student success at James S. Rickards High School. Dr. Williams is still awaiting confirmation from the IB Assessment Office of his rescheduling request to resolve internal conflicts for our students within the official IB Exam schedule, and once that confirmation is received, we will post the combined IB and AP Exam schedule for parents on this listserv and distribute it to teachers and students via email and in their classrooms. 2023 IB Diplomas and Transcripts are in: The 2023 IB Diplomas and IB Transcripts have arrived from Cardiff, Wales, UK. 2023 IB graduates or their parents can pick them up from Dr. Williams in the front office at Rickards. Please email or call ahead so Dr. Williams can leave your IB Diploma and/or IB Transcript at the front office for you, in case he is not available when you come to campus. [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Ms. J. Well SAC Chair [cid:image021.png@01DA2F2F.6B150900] Please see the attached list of scholarships! Contact Mrs. V. Williams at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you have questions. BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE COMPUTER LITERACY WORKSHOP [cid:image023.jpg@01DA2F2F.6B150900] This workshop is focused on assisting students, parents and community members in acquiring basic computer skills, learning about safe internet usage and learning employability skills. Can't join us in person but want to attend, consider joining us virtually! The remaining sessions will include a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. To sign up, use this link: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fforms.office.com%2fr%2fJ62wXUKxhi&c=E,1,vmhk8qRBSW3_53OQFRxZRWQsXbS8nGLhUVbKzu_O4BJPshlzNeBBT5LN0p6PeiUunFmpKmadjkK_RocTYrM8iPXvUw1L_V3Cxm6TT65AiznuxFVh&typo=1 Questions? Email Mrs. Cooper at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call the school, 850-414-5500, ext. 5005. Mrs. Proctor Yearbook Advisor [cid:image012.png@01DA2CE8.3234D910] [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Mr. Earl Hankerson Athletic Director Raiders Athletics Congratulations to the Lady Raiders Weightlifting Team for their victory over Lincoln this week! Monday, December 18, 2023 Raiders Football Awards Banquet, 5:30 PM, Cafeteria Tuesday, December 19, 2023 No Events Wednesday, December 20, 2023 No Events Thursday, December 21, 2023 Lady Raiders Basketball @ Battle on the Island, Jacksonville, FL Raiders Basketball @ Capital City Classic, TCC Friday, December 22, 2023 Lady Raiders Basketball @ Battle on the Island, Jacksonville, FL Raiders Basketball @ Capital City Classic, TCC Saturday, December 23, 2023 Lady Raiders Basketball @ Battle on the Island, Jacksonville, FL Thursday, December 28, 2023 Raiders Basketball @ Nature Coast Christmas Classic Friday, December 29, 2023 Raiders Basketball @ Nature Coast Christmas Classic Saturday, December 30, 2023 Raiders Basketball @ Nature Coast Christmas Classic Thursday, January 4, 2024 Lady Raiders Basketball vs. Munroe, 6:00pm Friday, January 5, 2024 Raiders Basketball vs. Godby, 6:00pm JV/7:30pm Varsity Saturday, January 6, 2024 Lady Raiders Basketball vs. Ribault, 3:00pm ***If you would like to donate to Raiders Athletics, please contact Earl Hankerson, Athletic Director at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Encourage your students to be the best part of Raiders Athletics. ONE NATION...RAIDER NATION!!! [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Mr. E. Young Director of Bands Ms. J. Loman Choral Director Thank you to all who attended our Winter Concert! We appreciate your support! [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [cid:image016.jpg@01DA2CE8.3234D910] [cid:image017.jpg@01DA2CE8.3234D910] ***AVID/IB Monthly FOCUS - Strategies for Academic Growth*** AVID Strategy - Inquiry - Uncovering one's understanding * Critical thinking and questioning * Exploring a variety of ways to solve problems * Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion to inspire innovation IB LEARNER PROFILE FOCUS - KNOWLEDGEABLE- We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. 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